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Plagiarism is a kind of theft, but it is also a question of honor
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Any concept that has a history, philosopher Michel Foucault tells us, cannot have a fixed definition.
Any concept that has a history, philosopher Michel Foucault tells us, cannot have a fixed definition.
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A sweeter future? AI helps scientists discover new sugar substitutes
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After 40 years of searching, physicists find evidence for an ultrarare particle decay
Physicists at CERN report that they've detected evidence of a rare meson particle decay (B⁰→ µ⁺µ⁻) that occurs when the meson's beauty quark annihilates with a down-type quark. The pair decays into a muon and antimuon, which are particles similar to electrons. Because evidence fo
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Study suggests there is no 'right' way to teach statistics, giving flexibility to educators
A new study has investigated whether challenges faced by educators in teaching statistics could be reduced by changing how it is taught. The findings suggest there is no single "right way," giving educators flexibility to choose how best to teach the subject.
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Tiny animal populations can recover, challenging assumptions about extinction risk
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